Archive for July, 2010
ASUS Eee Pad 101TC Uses Android
ASUS announced that it will no longer feature Windows Embedded Compact 7 on the company’s new Eee Pad 101TC. Instead, the Eee Pad 101TC will feature Google’s Android operating system. Many companies have revealed plans of developing Windows 7-based tablets. However, many of those plans are being scrapped, in favor of more mobile-friendly operating systems, [...]
Samsung’s Unbreakable AMOLED Screen
Samsung has revealed an unbreakable AMOLED screen which the company expects to be in mass production by 2012. AMOLED screens have surfaced over the past few years, offering thin, flexible alternatives to the classic LCD screens found in many electronics today. This new screen from Samsung goes a step further than just being flexible. Samsung [...]
Motorola Droid X Screen Issues
Reports found in various phone forums point out that some Verizon customers are experiencing issues with the Motorola Droid X‘s 4.3-inch display. Though it does not appear to be a widespread issue, affected Droid X displays flicker rapidly and experience vertical banding. Verizon Wireless sold out of Motorola’s latest handset, the Droid X, soon after [...]
Sharp’s New XMDF Format
Sharp has created a new standard for eBooks, which would provide an experience more similar to that of the iPad. The new standard is aimed towards enriching the eReader experience. Most current eReaders are fairly static. A simple black and white or near black and white screen is about all there is to it. Some [...]
AT&T Adds Sharp FX to Its Lineup
AT&T announced today that the company will soon be shipping the Sharp FX. Geared towards texting and social networking, the new device combines a touchscreen with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. With the recent abandonment of the popular Sidekick, AT&T seems to be filling that void with the new Sharp FX. The phone features a touchscreen, [...]
Night Driving with Technology in the Sync Equipped Ford Taurus
Like any task that uses technology, the success of a night time driving portion of a road trip is based on the tools you have at hand. In this case we have a 2010 Ford Taurus with some really cool little features that take night time driving from a combination of yawns and cursing at the guy [...]
Microsoft Security Essentials Beta Released with New Featuresis not the final version
Today Microsoft released a new beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials the company’s free security and anti-virus software. This release is not the final version but does bring along new features that will help users protect their computers for free. New Features include: Windows Firewall integration During setup, Microsoft Security Essentials will now ask if [...]
iPad Available In Nine More Countries This Friday
Apple recently announced that the iPad will be available in nine more countries this Friday. Additionally, Apple promised that the iPad will be available in “many” more countries by the year’s end. The Apple iPad has been one of the company’s most anticipated and sought after devices to date. Though currently only available in Australia, Canada, [...]
HP PalmPad may be the webOS Tablet,
According to a recent trademark application filed by HP, the company’s newest tablet may be called the PalmPad. Will this take the place of the HP Slate, or is it a new product entirely. HP recently purchased Palm, gaining access to the company’s webOS platform found on the Palm Pre and Palm Pixi. Since then, [...]
